Sensor
Within the Netsocs ecosystem, a sensor is basically an observer. Its only function is to capture data from the environment, whether physical or digital, without intervening in it. It gives you "snapshots" of the moment, that is, read-only information about what it's measuring, but it cannot alter it.
Think of a sensor in the Netsocs ecosystem as if it were a thermometer. Its job is simply to measure and report the state of something (in the physical or digital world), but it cannot change it. That's why the data it generates is read-only: it's like snapshots that show you how a variable was at a specific moment.
Fundamental Properties:
- Immutability: Read-only data with immutable time record
- Self-description: Metadata embedded in state properties (units, precision, valid range)
Usage Examples by Category
π Advanced Physical Security
| Sensor |
Function |
Unit of Measurement |
| Person density |
Real-time calculation via thermal analysis |
people/mΒ² |
| Environmental acoustic |
Anomalous frequency detection |
dB in specific bands |
| Structural vibration |
Monitoring of critical infrastructures |
ΞΌm/s |
π’ Business Operations
| Sensor |
Function |
Unit of Measurement |
| Productivity |
Combined metrics of occupancy + equipment usage |
% efficiency |
| Logistics flow |
Cycle time per workstation |
seconds/unit |
| Customer experience |
Wait times + behavioral analysis |
predictive NPS index |
π Operational Cybersecurity
| Sensor |
Function |
Unit of Measurement |
| Network health |
Traffic behavioral analysis |
anomalous packets/second |
| Firmware integrity |
Continuous checksum of IoT devices |
hash state |
| Access patterns |
Anomalous behavior detection |
attempts/hour |
βοΈ Predictive Maintenance
| Sensor |
Function |
Unit of Measurement |
| Equipment degradation |
Vibration + temperature + energy consumption |
health index (0-100%) |
| Useful life |
Operating hours + work cycles |
estimated remaining time |
| Component quality |
Spectral analysis of electromagnetic signatures |
standard deviation |
π± Sustainability
| Sensor |
Function |
Unit of Measurement |
| Carbon footprint |
Emissions calculated by energy consumption |
kg COβeq/hour |
| Water efficiency |
Volumetric flow + return temperature |
liters/operation |
| Circular economy |
Material reuse rate |
% monthly |